Small Steps, Big Impact: Campus Mental Health

HigherEdRisk Editorial

It is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Mental health is one of the top risks facing colleges and universities today. College students continue to report poor mental health, with more than <a target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-primary underline cursor-pointer XAIccGRXYGJrKwyyJYDCGhNgTWY " href="https://healthymindsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2024-2025_HMS-National-Data-Report_Student.pdf">one in three students</a> saying they experience moderate anxiety or depression.As leaders in higher education, we have both the responsibility and the opportunity to help our campus communities address the mental health challenge, whether it be for our students or our employees. Our mission at HigherEdRisk is to curate the best voices in the industry, and we have featured several authors to share their insights on this very important topic.Thanks to the authors for their valuable contributions to the field of mental health:Read: <a target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-primary underline cursor-pointer XAIccGRXYGJrKwyyJYDCGhNgTWY " href="https://www.flipsnack.com/EA57BADD75E/her-summer-2025/full-view.html?p=6">Navigating the Risks of College Student Mental Health by Dr. Nance Roy</a>Read: <a target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-primary underline cursor-pointer XAIccGRXYGJrKwyyJYDCGhNgTWY " href="https://www.flipsnack.com/EA57BADD75E/her-fall-2025/full-view.html?p=8">3 Steps to Improve Mental Health on Campus by Dr. Donna Volpitta</a>Read: <a target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-primary underline cursor-pointer XAIccGRXYGJrKwyyJYDCGhNgTWY " href="https://www.flipsnack.com/EA57BADD75E/her-summer-2025/full-view.html?p=12">Break